Movers and Shakers news roundup
22 August 2025
This roundup includes the planned departures of both the chief executive and deputy chief executive at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
News
Smartphone test for type 2 diabetes launches in the UK
21 August 2025
Digital health diagnostics firm PocDoc has announced the launch of a smartphone-based test for type 2 diabetes risk.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
21 August 2025
This Coffee briefing includes personal health coaching on Fit Bit and an NHS England deal with Aire Logic to support digital tools.
Nuffield Health invests ÂŁ1m in AI-enabled CT suites
21 August 2025
Nuffield Health has announced a major investment in AI-enabled CT systems at its Derby and Edinburgh hospitals.
Nervecentre ePMA goes live at Cardiff and Vale UHB hospital
21 August 2025
An electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) system from Nervecentre has been rolled out at University Hospital of Wales.
Epic announces the launch of native AI charting tool
20 August 2025
US software giant Epic has confirmed that it will integrate a range of AI tools into its EPR, including clinical documentation for doctors.
Heidi Health AI scribe tool rolled out at GP practice in Jersey
20 August 2025
Heidi Health, an âAI scribeâ tool that transcribes doctor-patient consultations, went live at the Health Plus practice in Jersey.
NHS Covid-19 contact-tracing app launched in England and Wales
24 September 2020
After months of uncertainty the NHS contact-tracing app has today launched in England and Wales,
Bradford Teaching Hospitals ditches paper for digital appointment letters
23 September 2020
The digital letters are currently being piloted in the ophthalmology and paediatrics departments with patients
Babylon to face ‘no further action’ for data breach of GP at Hand
23 September 2020
Babylon admitted in June that three patients were able to view recordings of other patientâs
Countess of Chester selects Ideal firm to implement EPR programme
23 September 2020
The Countess of Chester EPR+ programme is using Cerner Millennium electronic patient record after signing
Total cost of NHS contact-tracing app set to top ÂŁ35 million
22 September 2020
Some ÂŁ25 million is expected to be spent on the new app, while ÂŁ10 million
